Nurse Trainer Job Opportunity at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Bauchi

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion, and natural disasters. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation.

POSITION OVERVIEW

  • Job Title: Nurse Trainer
  • Place of Recruitment: Bauchi
  • Work Location: Ganjuwa
  • Position Opening Date: 17th January 2026
  • Application Deadline: 31st January 2025, at 4:00 PM (Note: Please verify the deadline year)

MAIN PURPOSE

The Nurse Trainer is responsible for planning, organizing, and evaluating project activities related to the training of nurses, nutritional assistants, and nurse aides. The goal is to strengthen the quality and continuity of care in the pediatric ward and support the implementation of the project’s medical action plan through both theoretical and practical mentoring.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Training Needs Assessment: Identify training gaps and skill deficiencies within the medical team to define continuous professional development activities.
  • Program Design: Develop comprehensive annual training programs for nursing staff, covering topics such as infection prevention, medical procedures, and patient management.
  • Facilitation: Lead training sessions, workshops, and simulations using MSF teaching materials and adult learning methodologies.
  • Clinical Mentoring: Provide one-on-one, bedside teaching and clinical mentoring—the primary focus of this role—to reinforce key skills in a real-world setting.
  • Coordination: Collaborate with medical teams to align learning activities with the objective of improving care quality at Ganjuwa Hospital and ATFCs.
  • Evaluation: Monitor the effectiveness of training through feedback surveys, skills assessments, and direct observation, adjusting plans as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Education: Registered Nurse degree with significant work experience in pediatrics is essential.
  • Experience: * Previous professional experience in training or teaching (clinical or humanitarian context) is preferred.
    • Experience with MSF or other NGOs in humanitarian/low-resource settings is highly desirable.
  • Languages: Proficiency in English and Hausa is essential.
  • Technical Skills: * Strong mastery of current medical protocols.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
    • Knowledge of the Tembo MSF learning platform is an asset.
  • Competencies: Strong interest in training/learning, high level of professional discipline, results-orientation, and teamwork.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

MSF Switzerland is committed to an inclusive culture. We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you believe your profile is a good match, we encourage you to apply even if you do not fulfill every listed qualification.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should apply via the Google Form link below:

Apply Here

Applications must be in English and include:

  1. Complete CV and Cover Letter.
  2. Work and educational certificates.
  3. Updated contact details (present/permanent address and ID).
  4. Contact information of previous employers for reference.

Important Notices:

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Incomplete applications will be automatically discarded.
  • MSF maintains a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, and favoritism. No fees are required at any stage of the recruitment process.

MSF is an equal opportunity employer.